Hulu with Live adds 14 channels in extended deal with ViacomCBS

ViacomCBS today announced a new agreement with Hulu that will bring more content from the ViacomCBS brand portfolio to Hulu with Live TV.

The multi-year deal will see Hulu continue to broadcast its current CBS channels, including CBS Sports, Pop TV, Smithsonian Channel and CW, as well as current Viacom channels, including premium subscriptions for Showtime. Hulu with Live will also add 14 new channels, including BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, VH1, CMT, Nick Jr., TV Land, BET Her, MTV2, NickToons, TeenNick and MTV Classic.

“We are delighted to have entered into an expanded agreement with Hulu that underscores the value of our powerful brand portfolio for next-generation television platforms and viewers,” said Ray Hopkins, president, US Networks Distribution, ViacomCBS. “Hulu continues to be a great partner, and this agreement ensures that Hulu + Live TV subscribers can now enjoy the full breadth of our flagship content in news, sports and entertainment for the first time. . “

The addition of the new channels comes after Hulu’s recent price hike with Live, which increased the cost of the monthly subscription from $ 54.99 to $ 64.99.